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Scholarships

Incoming Freshman Scholarships are now online!

Over 300 scholarships are awarded each year to students who file Scholarship Applications with the Office of Financial Aid. The Bakersfield College Foundation, as well as community organizations and individuals, offer scholarships based upon financial need and academic merit.

Some Bakersfield College scholarships have certain requirements including major, class level, or even graduation from a particular high school. Scholarships are awarded to incoming, continuing and transferring students. Generally a student must have at least a 2.50 GPA, although some scholarships are awarded to students with a lower average who meet special criteria or need or possess special qualifications. Scholarships are awarded only once each academic year.

ATTENTION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS!

Scholarship considerations are currently under review. If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, you will be notified through e-mail. Please feel free to check your status through the online automated scholarship system.

ALL NEW ONLINE AUTOMATED SCHOLARSHIP SYSTEM!

NO MORE PAPER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS TO COMPLETE!

INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2015

It's the fast and easy way to apply for the many scholarships offered by Bakersfield College, the Bakersfield College Foundation and many private donors.

With the BC Online Automated Scholarship System, you

Fill out one simple and secure general Scholarship Application

Are automatically considered for many of the Scholarships available at BC

May be eligible for additional Scholarships by answering a few supplemental questions

Can do a keyword search on all of the Scholarships available to review qualifications

INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2015

*Scholarships will NOT be considered COMPLETE until all questions have been answered and we receive two(2) required letters of recommendation by the deadline date. It is very important that you follow up to ensure consideration for Scholarship(s).

DONT' FORGET!

YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN ADMISSIONS APPLICATION IN ORDER TO START THE ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

Outside Scholarships

There are many outside scholarships available to qualified students. Business firms, organizations and four-year colleges provide scholarships for students. Notices regarding scholarship opportunities are posted throughout the year on bulletin boards in the Office of Financial Aid. The college library is also an excellent source of information regarding scholarship opportunities.